Emre Can: What Jordan Henderson is really like off the pitch

Henderson, who yesterday penned a new five-year deal, has established himself as a key man for the Reds and was named the club's vice-skipper last summer - just two years after being offered to Fulham as a makeweight in a deal for Clint Dempsey.

The 24-year-old has become a leader on the pitch in Steven Gerrard's absence through injury in recent months while his commercial profile has been raised thanks to his starring role in a Nivea advert.

And German midfielder Can, who joined from Bayern Leverkusen during Brendan Rodgers' cash splash last year, is quick to hail humble Henderson.

“He is a leader on the pitch and he is always there for you, including off the pitch”

Emre Can

"He is a leader on the pitch and he is always there for you, including off the pitch," Can said.

"You can always go and talk to him. He is a great lad. He likes to have a laugh and a joke, but he also knows when it's time to be serious.

"He is more of a quiet character but when push comes to shove, he's not shy in coming forward in saying what has to be done."